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La Crosse, Wisconsin

MD/DO Pathologist

PathologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

The Department of Pathology at Emplify Health by Gundersen, La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time BC/BE anatomic and clinical pathologist. The ideal candidate will have broad surgical pathology and cytopathology diagnostic skills. The candidate should also possess superior communication skills and be comfortable in leadership roles.

Emplify Health is a multispecialty group practice that serves southwest Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. The medical center’s La Crosse campus is a tertiary referral center, a certified cancer center, and a level II trauma and emergency facility.

Emplify Health is also complemented by a robust medical foundation that leads and directs several ACGME-accredited medical and surgical residency and fellowship training programs that supports research endeavors of interested medical staff members pursuing academic interests.

All surgical pathology and cytopathology diagnostic services currently provided by the pathologists at Emplify Health reside in the central core laboratory location in La Crosse.

Annual Pathology Volumes Currently Include

  • Over 38,000 surgical cases
  • 11,000 Paps
  • 2,500 non-gynecologic cytology specimens
  • There is no autopsy service
  • Our PAs gross all surgicals
  • Call is currently 1:10

We offer a compensation package that is competitive to that of private/partnership practices, but with more stability and less risk of contract turnover due to mergers/acquisitions. We also offer a competitive benefit and loan forgiveness package. Emplify Health is a non-profit entity that qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

La Crosse is a beautiful city nestled among the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Its metropolitan area has a population of over 100,000 and offers safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, affordable housing, and many cultural activities.

Three colleges and universities in La Crosse bring the vibrance and vigor of a college town. The river and surrounding hills and bluffs provide ample recreational diversions for cyclists, runners, hikers, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

A relaxed atmosphere and high degree of collegiality is found throughout the community and among the pathologists and laboratory staff in particular.

Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated. In addition, must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations.

Medical staff in our system will supervise advanced practice clinicians. Medical staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all medical staff.

Primary Recruiter

Kaija Towle

Recruiter Email Address

ktowle@emplifyhealth.org

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Key Responsibilities

The pathologist will perform surgical pathology and cytopathology diagnostic services at the central core laboratory in La Crosse. Additionally, the role involves supervising advanced practice clinicians and participating in the medical education of students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible in anatomic and clinical pathology. A valid, unrestricted medical license for the multi-state region is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Anatomic pathologySupervision

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $281k (middle half $205k–$335k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Wisconsin388 active22,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentWisconsin Physician listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 22% offer loan repayment388 active listings, Nov 2026
Pathology hiring demand#24 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 37 days · 16% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed
New Pathology listings78 in the last 30 days55 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.5this job 1.5
Below most Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 238 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Gundersen Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
La Crosse, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Loan forgiveness package
PSLF eligible
Malpractice coverage

Living in La Crosse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,346/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.